Quantitative Asset Manager

Pimco

PIMCO is one of the world's largest fixed income investment managers, managing over $1.8 trillion in assets. Their quantitative teams develop models for bond pricing, credit analysis, risk management, and systematic fixed income strategies. PIMCO has a significant quantitative research division that applies data science and machine learning to fixed income investing. They are a major employer of quants focused on rates, credit, and macro strategies.

Founded 1971

Headquarters
Newport Beach, CA
Employees
3,500+
Entry-Level Pay (est.)
$150K – $250K
Senior Pay (est.)
$300K – $600K

Roles at Pimco

Quantitative AnalystPortfolio AnalystSoftware EngineerResearch Associate

Key Skills Required

PythonC++Fixed IncomeStatisticsMachine Learning

How to Get Hired

PIMCO recruits through their structured analyst and associate programs, along with experienced hire positions. The interview process includes quantitative assessments, case studies on bond markets, and technical interviews. They offer summer internships and full-time positions across research, portfolio management, and technology.

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Compensation at Pimco

Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by Pimco. Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.

Entry-Level / Graduate (estimated total)
$150K – $250K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely
Senior / Experienced (estimated total)
$300K – $600K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely
Source: Glassdoor
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